This series of nine images features Hap Russel at different times in his flying career, from the early 1920s to the 1930s.

Below, the first airplane he ever owned and flew, a Curtiss Jenny, taken at San Diego, CA.

Hap Russell & His Curtiss Jenny

Below, Hap Russell (R) and two unidentified persons at Burdette Flying School.

Hap Russell (R) at Burdette Flying School, Date Unknown

Below, Hap Russell with a Standard Air Lines craft, probably one of the Fokker Univerals or Super Universals. Exact location unidentified, but date is probably 1928. This is what he looked like when he brought Standard Air Lines passengers to Tucson. He landed at the Airfield and signed the Register 83 times, more than any other pilot.

Hap Russell with a Standard Air Lines Craft

Below, a formal portrait of Russell in his Standard Air Lines uniform.

Hap Russell in His Standard Air Lines Uniform

Below, a classic "pre-flight" image. The airplane looks like a Fokker F-10, probably during his early American Airways service (compare his cap to the one here).

Hap Russell in Classic "Pre-flight" Image

.Below, formal portrait taken January 9, 1935 in American Airlines uniform.

Hap Russell January 9, 1935

Below, publicity shot taken April 2, 1936 to commemorate his 15th anniversary as a pilot and 10,200 hours of flight time. Image location is Glendale, CA. Compare this image with the finished news clipping here.

Publicity Shot Taken April 2, 1936

Below, data from the back of the publicity shot, above, taken April 2, 1936. This image was enhanced in contrast to improve readability.

Publicity Shot Taken April 2, 1936

Below, Hap Russell in a formal American Air Lines portrait during the late 1930s. Compare his lapel pin with these two images.

Hap Russell in the late 1930s

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